Better Call Paul

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Better Call Paul

Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.

  1. HÁ 4 DIAS

    408. Superbowl Afterglow, Cap 4, and Diddy Claps Back

    This week, Paul and Mesh ponder Valentine’s day ideas and reflect upon the amazing Superbowl advertising and streaming numbers. Next, they discuss the first MCU release of 2025, Captain America: Brave New World and whether it lives up to the lofty expectations of Captain America: Winter Solider. Finally, Paul breaks down Diddy’s $100M defamation case against NBC/Peacock for their behind the scenes documentary regarding the allegations surrounding Sean Combs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30min

  2. 12 DE FEV.

    407. Super Bowl, Media Earnings and House v. NCAA Drama

    This week, Paul celebrates his beloved Philadelphia Eagles who dominated on their path to becoming Super Bowl champions. Next, Paul and Mesh discuss earnings announcements from some of the biggest tech and media companies. Finally, Paul updates us on some dissension within the college athlete ranks as the House v. NCAA settlement approaches its April 7, 2025 approval deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35min

  3. 5 DE FEV.

    406. Sundance, Streaming Rankings, and Paramount Update

    This week, Paul and Mesh recap some of the winners of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and ponder whether it can remain in Park City, UT. Next, they break down the ranking of the various SVOD and FAST platforms based on Nielsen viewership data. Finally, they discuss the efforts of Skydance and Paramount to clear regulatory hurdles around the long-awaited purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33min

  4. 29 DE JAN.

    405. Oscar Noms; Baldoni's Complaint; South Park Suit advances

    Paul and Mesh start with a quick review of the 2025 Oscar nominations and celebrate Netflix's 16 selections. Next, they provide an update on the Baldoni v. Lively lawsuit as Justin Baldoni's complaint has been released. Finally, they update another major lawsuit as WBD's case against Paramount for breach of an exclusive South Park license survived Paramount's summary judgment motion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35min

  5. 22 DE JAN.

    404. Goldwyn Harper Interview: How Television Broke College Sports

    This week, Paul interviews television and sports executive, Goldwyn Harper, a West Point graduate and life-long sports fan who is currently a distribution executive at a Regional Sports Network and was previously at both DISH and the NFL prior to a short stint at the Orange Bowl. He shares his deep knowledge of both television and sports to analyze how the shifts in expanded basic distribution deals have had seismic impacts across conferences, rivalries, NIL, and (potentially) non-revenue-generating sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41min

  6. 15 DE JAN.

    403. LA Fires Hit Entertainment Industry; Venu Sports Shuttered

    This week, Paul and Mesh discuss the fires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles, including neighborhoods which were home to many stars in the entertainment industry. Next, they discuss the abrupt end of Venu sports, the JV among Disney, WBD and Fox which was shuttered before it ever launched. Finally, they discuss incoming FCC chairman Brendan Carr's support of local broadcast stations in their negotiations with network groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42min

  7. 8 DE JAN.

    402. Hollywood Drama: Jolie-Pitt divorce and Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni

    This week, Paul and Mesh share their New Year's resolutions before digging into two very high-profile and drama-filled disputes among Hollywood A-listers. First, they recap the 8-year divorce battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt which was finally resolved in the last days of 2024. Next, they recap the It Ends with Us scandal involving actor/director Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, following Blake Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni and Baldoni's $250M libel claim against The New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38min

  8. 1 DE JAN.

    401. Third Annual Paulies

    This episode, Paul and Mesh look back on 2024 with the third annual Paulies. Paul and Mesh will award: Best Picture, Best Box Office Performance, Best TV Show, Best Streamer, Most Interesting Lawsuit/Legal Case, and Best BCP Topic of 2024. Tune to reflect on an amazing year in the world of technology, media, sports and entertainment. Happy new year all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43min
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.

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  • Canal
    Lola Media
  • Criado por
    Lola Media
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2025
  • Episódios
    150
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Lola Media

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